MBBS in Lithuania: Study Medicine at LSMU Kaunas, Europe

MBBS in Lithuania: Study Medicine at LSMU Kaunas

MBBS in Lithuania means a 6-year integrated Medicine programme at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) in Kaunas, futureMBBS's partner university in the country, taught entirely in English and currently priced at €12,800/year for years 1-3 and €13,300/year for years 4-6, per LSMU's own official fee schedule. Founded in 2010 through the merger of Kaunas University of Medicine and the Lithuanian Veterinary Academy, LSMU trains students at its own affiliated Kaunas Clinics teaching hospital. Here's what the fees, the entrance test, and the application timeline actually look like.

Key Takeaways

• MBBS in Lithuania at LSMU Kaunas is a 6-year integrated programme taught in English, ending in an MSc in Health Sciences plus the professional Medical Doctor qualification.
• Current official tuition is €12,800/year for years 1-3 and €13,300/year for years 4-6, per LSMU's own published fee schedule.
• Entrance requires Biology and Chemistry entrance test scores (30 questions each) plus an interview, and English proficiency (IELTS 5.5+ or equivalent).
• LSMU trains students at its own Kaunas Clinics teaching hospital, one of the region's larger medical facilities.
• Like every MBBS earned outside India, an LSMU degree still requires clearing India's Foreign Medical Graduate licensing exam (FMGE/NExT) to practise in India.

What Makes Lithuania a Good MBBS Destination?

Lithuania stands out among futureMBBS's 9 EU partner countries for combining an English-taught, Bologna-Process-aligned MBBS curriculum with mid-range EU tuition costs and a genuinely international campus. LSMU alone draws students from more than 70 countries. As an EU member state, a Lithuanian medical degree carries the same broad EU-wide academic recognition that comes with any EU-accredited university, alongside the practical benefits of studying inside the Schengen area.

Which University Offers MBBS in Lithuania?

The Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) in Kaunas is futureMBBS's partner university for MBBS in Lithuania, formed in 2010 through the merger of Kaunas University of Medicine and the Lithuanian Veterinary Academy. Its Medical Academy runs five faculties (Medicine, Odontology, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Public Health), and its Medicine students train at the university's own affiliated Kaunas Clinics teaching hospital alongside Kaunas Red Cross Hospital.

What Are LSMU's Tuition Fees for Medicine?

LSMU's Medicine programme currently costs €12,800 per year for the first three years and €13,300 per year for years four through six, according to the university's own official tuition schedule. Those figures can change between intakes, so confirm the current year's fee directly with LSMU or futureMBBS before budgeting. Unlike some partner universities, LSMU has stated it does not offer scholarships or financial aid to international students on English-taught programmes, so plan for the full self-funded cost across all 6 years.

What Are the Entrance Requirements for MBBS at LSMU?

Admission to LSMU's Medicine programme requires a strong Biology and Chemistry background, demonstrated English proficiency, and passing the university's own entrance test. The test itself is 30 Biology and 30 Chemistry questions plus a short interview, all inside one 90-minute session. You also submit verified high-school transcripts showing you completed Biology and Chemistry.

1. Confirm eligibility: completed high school with strong Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English results.
2. Meet the English proficiency requirement: IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL iBT 4.0 (as listed on LSMU's admissions page) or equivalent, per LSMU's published English-proficiency thresholds.
3. Submit your application through LSMU's official application portal within the university's published intake window.
4. Sit the entrance test: 30 Biology and 30 Chemistry questions plus an interview, conducted within LSMU's set testing window.
5. Receive your offer and pay the initial tuition instalment to confirm your seat ahead of the academic year start.

Application windows typically open around November for the following academic year, with entrance tests held mid-year. Confirm LSMU's exact current-cycle dates directly on its admissions portal, since they shift slightly each year.

Is an MBBS from Lithuania Recognised in India?

An MBBS from LSMU is recognised for practice in India the same way any foreign medical degree is: graduates must clear India's Foreign Medical Graduate licensing exam (FMGE, being phased toward NExT) and register with the National Medical Commission before practising, regardless of which country the degree was earned in. Before enrolling anywhere abroad, confirm the specific programme's current listing on the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS). Being listed there is not an endorsement, but it is a required checkpoint for NMC eligibility.

How Can futureMBBS Help With MBBS Admission in Lithuania?

futureMBBS guides Indian students through LSMU's application process, document preparation, and entrance-test readiness as part of our coverage of Lithuania alongside our other 8 EU partner countries. See our Lithuania university page for programme details, or book a free consultation to check whether LSMU or one of our other partner universities fits your budget and NEET score better. If you're comparing Lithuania against nearby options, our MBBS in Europe guide covers all 9 partner countries side by side.

Sources

• Tuition fees, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU): https://lsmu.lt/en/admission/tuition-fees/
• Medicine integrated studies, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU): https://lsmu.lt/en/admission/integrated-studies/medicine/
• Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithuanian_University_of_Health_Sciences
• World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS): https://search.wdoms.org/